What You Should Know
Whether you live in an apartment, mobile
home or house, you want your home to be safe
and secure. Many potential tragedies can
be averted if you know how to identify risks
and eliminate or reduce them.
When it comes to your family’s safety,
be proactive. Set aside time to complete
the following steps.
Evaluate
Using the information in this article as
a guide, thoroughly inspect the interior
and exterior of your home. List problem areas
and highlight items requiring immediate attention.
Plan
Develop prevention checklists and emergency
plans as appropriate for your home and family.
Your prevention checklist should include
items to be repaired or installed right away,
as well as ongoing maintenance schedules
for appliances and equipment. Emergency plans
should contain escape routes, meeting places,
phone numbers and instructions for each family
member.
Prevent
Take care of checklist items. Follow through
on repair and maintenance schedules. Be meticulous.
Keep emergency plans in an easy-to-remember
location, making sure each family member
knows what to do in a crisis. Post emergency
phone numbers next to each phone.
Improve
Review your plan several times each year.
Inspect your home regularly, and address
checklist items. Update repair and maintenance
schedules as appropriate. As a family, discuss
and practice escape routes, assembly areas
and other safety measures.
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